Exploration and Production Limited with NNPC Limited flagship upstream subsidiary and the Natural Oilfield Services Limited – a subsidiary of Sterling Oil have announced the successful commencement of oil production at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State.

The production, which commenced on the 6th of May 2024, with 6,000 barrels of oil, is expected to be ramped up to 40,000 barrels per day by May 27th, 2024.

The information was contained in a statement signed by OLUFEMI SONEYE, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Limited.

The statement indicated that the achievement represents a new era of economic empowerment and development opportunities for the host communities.